Brooklyn emcee Talib Kweli tweeted from this account that Nicki Minaj isn’t really endorsing Romney, but merely using this verse to generate publicity for her album.

However, if the line is meant to be interpreted literally it would likely be the most overt rejection of the president’s re-election from a prominent figure in hip-hop, a genre which has shown unprecedented support for Obama in the past.

Some have suggested that the Romney line could be interpreted as the thoughts of one of Minaj’s myriad of alternative personas, which she frequently adopts in her performances.

Whether this is an example of great marketing or not-so-subtle political support, who knew half a verse could generate so much debate?

Check out the verse in question at the 1:37 mark and let us know what you think below.